India's top gas importer Petronet LNG Ltd is in talks with Qatar to source some LNG from the US under its long-term contract from 2028, Petronet's group general manager Vivek Mittal said
The country, the world's biggest gold consumer after China, is grappling with rising living costs in the wake of the Iran war, while a weak monsoon could curtail rural demand for jewellery
Loss of control in either chamber would constrain Trump and empower Democrats to investigate his administration, while Senate majority would also allow them to block his appointees to federal courts
The framework, proposed in August to attract more foreign capital to these sectors, was approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India in September
The strikes, earlier reported by the Wall Street Journal, appeared to be limited and were not a resumption of major combat operations, the official said
Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.5%, to $105.25 a barrel by 0104 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 47 cents, or 0.5%, at $96.93 a barrel
Despite low unemployment and solid GDP growth, Americans remain concerned about rising prices, slowing wages and housing costs as they prepare to vote in the midterm elections
Tehran says it is exchanging messages with Washington through mediators and has condensed its peace proposal, but differences over sanctions, nuclear talks and the Strait of Hormuz remain
Supermarkets across Europe reported cyberattacks that raised refrigeration temperatures, disrupted operations and spoiled food, with authorities investigating the incidents
The government has assured liquor companies it will honour tariff concessions under the India-UK trade pact, signalling a possible resolution to the dispute over bulk Scotch imports
Centre is arguing privately with companies - from Diageo and Pernod to Radico Khaitan and Allied Blenders and Distillers - that their bulk Scotch imports do not qualify for the lower 75% tariff
Washington is supporting a rapid restart of Russian natural gas exports through Ukrainian pipelines as part of talks to secure an energy ceasefire before winter